Teresa del Riego
Teresa Clotilde del Riego (married: Teresa Leadbitter ; born April 7, 1876 in London ; † January 23, 1963 ibid) was an English pianist, violinist and composer of Spanish descent.
Del Riego studied with Paolo Tosti . During the Second World War, she appeared at events in favor of British participation in the war. She composed more than three hundred songs and ballads, of which O Dry Those Tears (1901) and Homing (1917) were particularly successful.
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- Wigmore Hall - June 17, 1901 - Teresa del Riego Afternoon Concert
- History for Sale - Teresa del Riego
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Riego, Teresa del |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Riego, Teresa Clotilde del; Leadbitter, Teresa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English pianist, violinist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 7, 1876 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 23, 1963 |
| Place of death | London |